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Ararat Hotel

Travelers sip wine from the hotel's own winery while planning Istanbul adventures by day, then relax on the sunny terrace as evening falls over the city

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The Ararat Hotel is steps from Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque. Guests enjoy the attached winery, grocery store, and daily manager's reception. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while bike rentals make exploring Istanbul's historic streets effortless.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Family Room with Blue Mosque View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Family Room with Blue Mosque View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room with Blue Mosque View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ararat Hotel is in a shopping district and by the sea. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Galata Tower. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Torun Sokak No:3 - Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul
    Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Meşale Restaurant & Cafè
    1 min walk
  • Elif Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Akbıyık Fish House
    1 min walk
  • Turgut Pide Kebap
    2 min walk
  • North Art Coffee
    2 min walk

About this property

Ararat Hotel

Hotel near Blue Mosque
A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia, Ararat Hotel provides an attached winery, a grocery/convenience store, and a free daily manager's reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and video-game consoles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 50 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (TRY 600 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (TRY 600 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 100 for adults and TRY 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately TRY 100 for adults and TRY 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 120 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 120.00 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: TRY 600 per day
  • Extended parking fee: TRY 600 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 50 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Clothing is optional at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ararat Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for TRY 600 per day. Extended parking is available for TRY 600 per day.

What time is check-in at Ararat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ararat Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Ararat Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ararat Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Ararat Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. The location of the hotel is just perfect and so close to historic sites and shopping areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location, clean and comfortable.

Excellent location at the doorstep of the major sights. I walked everywhere from here. The hotel is being refurbished and is currently looking very nice with spacious clean rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was useful to have management’s WhatsApp for questions. The restaurant has a good view. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My experience was excellent overall. As a girl traveling alone I had to deal with some problems and the manager of the hotel helped me solve them all. I felt safe and very welcome. The hotel was at a perfect location and I could move by foot without using public transportation, the room was very clean and cozy. Totally would revisit this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were nice and tried to help, but the hotel is not comfortable at all. Street noise, bathrooms smell terrible ( sewage smell), no elevator( was a nightmare to transfer luggages on a kind of spiral wooden stairs. We complained and got our room changed but the smell was still there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zubair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had nice stay , this hotel is located in the heart of Istanbul, just behind blue mosque and a stone throw away distance to city tram
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Great location. Loved the roof terrace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mohammed Mujibur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

small but big at heart

Had only one day in the hotel but it was really pleasant .All the amenities and all the sites that I wanted to visit were on the door step The staff were very helpful and even recommend me to a restaurant which was excellent

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was one of the best locations I have ever stayed at. The staff and front desk are extremely kind and helpful. The property is located within walking distance of most the major sites and in stones throw of the Blue Mosque. There is a wonderful bazaar right out the front door, great restaurants that are open late all around, and a convenient store 20 feet from the entrance of the hotel. Great hotel, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

YUTAO

Liked: Staff & service
1. Best location 2. Staff is amiable and helpful 3. Room and facility are just OK 4. Yeah, the best location again

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fatima always served us breakfast each day. She was always pleasamt and helpful. .Had a great view of the Blue Mosque from that dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

nursen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super hôtel et services d’exceptions.

6/10 Okay

kutlay

Liked: Staff & service
unotdentlich nicht sauber alt zimlich runter gekommen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Fatiha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ararat hôtel

Chambre trop petite pour le prix. Frigo ne fonctionne pas. Robinet brisé. L’endroit est très beau.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

YOUSSOUF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great way to experience instanbul

The Hotel had a nice family touch to it and right in the middle of Sultanahmet. The hotel manager Mohammed was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

WISSAM, Brighton

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been here twice earlier, but wouldn’t come again. The hotel was taken care much better before, but seems after management Change the situation is not the same
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ολα ηταν υπεροχα!!! Φανταστικη θεα στο πρωινο!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Serif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tavsiye ederim temiz konum iyi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

dariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff, view from terrasse resto and from windows on blue mosque.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Отель находится рядом со многими достопримечательностями. Ресторан отеля находится на террасе с красивым видом, в котором в том числе подают вкусные и сытные завтраки. В номере чисто, убираются каждый день, все работает, кровати очень удобные, постельное белье хорошего качества. Персонал очень внимательный и вежливый, помогал решать любые проблемы. Нам все понравилось. Отдельная благодарность персоналу за помощь и доброжелательность.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ayse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merkezi, manzaralı ve rahat👍

Konum olarak harika tam merkezde yer alıyor. Kahvaltı yapmak ya da akşam bir şeyler içmek için çok güzel bir teras katı var. Hem Ayasofya hemde Sultanahmet Cami manzaralı. Otelin en sevdiğim kısmı çay içerek manzarayı seyretmekti. Çalışanlar sıcak ve güler yüzlüler. Birkaç günlük konaklama için ideal. Tekrar tercih edebileceğim oteller listesine eklendi.😌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very honest and sincere.

Very cold Hotel. No phone. Communication through face to face only which is very inconvenient when you are sick also because of that cold. Which they created for us with not having strong heating system. Very cultural.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Плюс:очень удобное расположение отеля. Минус:ужасный запах постельного белья. Ощущение,что на нём уже кто-то спал.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gercekten tertemizdi ve uygun bi hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Eren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fiyat / performans

Sadece uyumaya girdik odaya, bu fiyata gayet iyi. Oda ve banyo malzemeleri yeni ve temizdi. 10 m2 ufak bir oda bizim gibi yatmadan yatmaya giricekseniz gayet iyi. Bi konfor beklemeyin ama tabii ki
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just opposite Blue Mosque you can actually see it from the window. Staying Opposite Sultan Ahmet square. Breakfast was excellent They change to different food every day. The staff Kerim at the reception was excellent, kind and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019